“He trains hard”: Omari Jones predicts Terence Crawford will brutally defeat Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas fight

Omari Jones, the Olympic boxer from Orlando, Florida, says Terence Crawford will beat Canelo Álvarez. Jones is a bronze medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 71 kg welterweight class.

He turned professional in January 2025 and has won his first three fights by knockout. Terence Crawford (41 wins, no losses) and Canelo Alvarez (63 wins, 2 losses) will fight on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Omari Jones told TMZ Sports that Crawford’s weight gain looks right, and with hard training and strong will, Bud Crawford has the edge.

Omari Jones backs Terence Crawford to fight Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas fight

Omari Jones sees something special in Terence Crawford, also known as “Bud.” Omari Jones says Crawford’s training and nutrition are spot on for this big fight. He told TMZ Sports, “The nutrition, the training … Crawford, he trains hard.” He added, “It looks like he put it on the right way.”

Omari Jones also emphasized Crawford’s fire, saying, “Competitiveness is always gonna put him over the edge.” Even though Crawford moves up several weight divisions to meet Canelo, Jones trusts his skill and heart will shine through.

Omari Jones shares his boxing journey from Paris Olympics to pro knockout wins

Omari Jones won his bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in August 2024. He lost a close semifinal to Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev.

This made Jones the only boxer from Team USA to win a medal in Paris. After the Olympics, in January 2025, promoter Eddie Hearn signed Jones, and he turned pro. Also Read: “More Than Any American Culture”: Martina Navratilova Once Shared How Chris Evert’s Catholic Upbringing Shaped Her Tennis ImageHis first fight was March 15, 2025, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, where he scored a TKO in round two. His second fight was April 12, 2025, in Atlantic City, and he won in the first round. His third pro fight was July 19, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, where he stopped his opponent in round three. Now, while preparing for the big Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez fight, Jones will also attend the Florida Open Pool Championship in Orlando, where he’ll meet fans and enjoy a game of pool.